The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-15

''iinancier," concluded the little wo
man, modestly."
During the afternoon Mrs. Avery
went out for walk. She had not
thought of buying anything until, at
tracted by the appearance of great
punches of white grapes that lay heap
cd in boxes. all ready for sale, she stop
ped to inquire the price,
"Forty-fve cents. mum, an they
are cheap at that" said the dealer
II will not take them" said Mrs.
Avery, turning her head away from the
tempting sight; 1--WE can get along with
ont the grapes, and | have saved forty
five cents, " she said. placing the amount
in small plush bag which she carried
in her hand.
What delicious candyr said Mrs.
Avery aloud, as she paused near the
window of large confectionery estab-
Enlistment; II really must have u
box"
IF you do not buy the candy you will
save forty cents" whispered voice.
How thoughtess | am!' murmured
the little woman, as she dropped four
dimes into the little plush bag. Con-
tinung her walk for II few squares, Mrs
Avery remembered that she needed
needles, thread and pins. She entered
large dry goods store, and, after pur-
chasing the articles mentioned, was
about to leave. when the clerk request
ed her to remain for few moments.
knowing your fondness for fine
handkerchiefs, Mrs. Avery, / have Ia
ken the liberty to keep this one for
YOU" said the clerk, politely. Il hard
ly think you can resist buying it, it is
the last one of this style. and we will
let it 90 cheap"
II is beautiful exclaimed Mrs.
Avery, raising the dainty piece of lace
and gazing at it admiringly. "What is
the priceP" she asked.
Two dollars and half-much less
than it cost, )" replied the clerk
For a moment the little woman hest
tated. The handkerchief was decided
bargain and besides
"You do not need it," whispered
voice.
II will not take the handkerchief,
said Mrs. Avery. and picking up her
parcels she left the store. LESS than
one week ago would have bought it,"
she murmured, as she dropped two sill
YER dollars, and ifty-cent piece into
the red bag.
"Three dollars and thirty-fve cents
saved in one afternoon! never would
have believed it, said our little linan
cier, as she turned toward home.
ado tell me, Jack, what has happen
ed 10 make you so iubilant? One
would suppose that you had inherited
fortune"
Jack Avery smiled mysteriously, then
drew from his coat-pocket large sheet
of paper neatly folded.
"a b rthday present for you, Bess, T."
he said, handing the document TO his
wife,
"A rcceipted bill Of some sort" said
Bcss. as she unfo!ded it. The next mo-
ment an cxclamat or of amaZement fell
from her lips, and IN another instant
her arms were around Jacks neck.
20 Jack! can scarcely realize tina,
we own the pretty cottage that have
coveted ever since 1t was begun. How
could you save enough to build itp'
asked Bess with tears of JOY sparkling
IN her blue eyes.
Il haven't smoked cigar or par
taken of big restaurant dinner for
two years. I've saved money in many
other ways. and see the result?' said
Jack, exultantly.
1--WE will furnish the house gradual
Iy, for" continued ia OK, looking very
serious there is Il mortgage on the
property of two hundred dollars. and /
will not feel easy until it is paid of. ]
have made up NV mind not to contract
debts of any kind Our motto shall be.
"Pay as you 60"
t"You are quite right, Jack. ii must
be dreadful to have debts hanging over
one. But have a surprise in store for
you. You never can guess what ii is.
so | will keen You in suspense.